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Dear Reader,

My friends introduced me into Limewire and when I saw it on her computer I fell in love with it. However, when I tried installing on it on my computer I had some problems. I spent hours on hours on the FAQs and Forums looking for something to help me and my problem. Sadly, I've had no luck. I really hope you can help me with my problem!! I installed it fine and it loads fine, however, at the bottom it always says "Connecting" it never changes from that state. I've waited for long periods of time for it to change, but it didn't. I have a DSL/Cable internet connection but it seems like Modem or something. Anyways, if you could please respond with some input on changing the "Connecting" state please please PLEASE let me know!! I really want to begin enjoying Limewire!!

-- Musicology

Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other); Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)

Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?

Can you give us a total desciption of your set up:
1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98)
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (home, school, work, etc.)?
8. What version of Limewire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your isp provider?